According to Jeremiah's Vanishing New York — the blog that broke the news that the Hotel Edison was not renewing the café's lease — the Cafe Edison will stay open "until the last person leaves." Jordan Strohl, grandson and son of the owners, said that the family is optimistic in finding a new space.

He told Jeremiah's, "We lost the fight, but we did not lose the battle. Six weeks ago, we would have just shut down, but the campaign to Save Cafe Edison re-inspired my family. We are committed to reopening in a new space, and to bringing our food and our family warmth back to the city. A thousand thank-yous to everyone. We cannot say thank you enough."

As previously reported, the cafe will be replaced by a white-tablecloth restaurant with "a name chef." The manager also told his staff of 32 that they will be out of work.

Broadway Stars and Signs of Support; Hundreds Turn Out at Lunch Mob to Save the Cafe Edison

Broadway Stars and Signs of Support; Hundreds Turn Out at Lunch Mob to Save the Cafe Edison

The Café Edison, a midtown Manhattan staple for theatregoers and Broadway crowds, is scheduled to close at the end of December – but Nov, 8 at 12:00 PM, patrons old and new, including members of the theater industry, collectively gathered for lunch to show their support of the landmark.